Is this bulb safe for use outside?
3950
Their website for this model says "Suitable for indoor/outdoor environments" and "Suitable for damp locations".
1112740
Not sure where this question is coming from, and although I'm not an electrician, will provide some feedback. The bulbs are fully sealed with the two posts exposed. Thats a normal configuration for this type bulb and should be fine in landscape lighting especially with GFI. My use of these in outdoor lighting has not been an issue.
1385015
Yes. I have not had any issues with it in the rain or snow. It is covered in an outside light fixture so the fixture protects it from the rain and snow. It is the best outside bulb I have ever had. I turned it on the first time and have not turned it off -- it comes on at dusk and turns off when it gets light in the morning. I searched and searched for a bulb this great and finally found the perfect outside bulb.
306029
LED bulbs work just fine outside, and are not impacted by cold like CFL bulbs are. I have several outside and they have suffered no ill effects.
633111
I would say no. The individual LEDs of the bulb are exposed to the elements.
476187
Perfectly safe. The amount of UVA/UVB is vanishingly small more than 2 feet away from the bulb, and even at very close range is much less than from the afternoon sun. I think getting a slight burn from touching it after it has been on for a while is a more serious hazard, though its heat output is only in the 40W incandescent range. One should remember, though, that these are flourescent bulbs, and all the warnings about breaking this kind of bulb apply.
280831
As far as I know it's not rated for outside use. There is a small cooling fan inside the light that may break if it gets wet. Great light for inside use if you don't mind hearing the built in cooling fan ( not that loud)
1766738
Please disregard my previous answer; hit the wrong key. No, I wouldn't use it outside, totally exposed to the weather. People have used these in their garages, but never completely outside. I use them in my basement, which works really well, but these light fixtures were actually designed to be used in photography applications. People just adapt them for use in their houses and garages.
329360
Dear Kay, Yes, you may use this outdoors and it comes with with a glass protective cover for the bulb. I hope this information is helpful for you. -Cory, Plow & Hearth Customer Service
3954
I don't think it is safe to use outdoors unless you live in a very dry climate and it will be protected from the weather (mostly rain or wet stuff). It is designed as an INDOOR ceiling light with fan. When I assembled the unit, I noted that it is not air (or moisture) tight, and definitely not a sealed unit in any sense of the word. I would not recommend using it outdoors except under very protected conditions (like maybe on a porch where there is no chance of moisture getting on it). Also if you have any winds, I wouldn't even consider it. I hope this helps!
2005833
The manufacturer specifies for indoor use only. However, I have had 12 of them outdoors for over a year now. They are under an eve so they are out of direct rain, but they are out in the ocean mist and cold air. They appear to be very well sealed. There are two reasons I can think of why it is labeled for indoor use only. 1) The big metal heatsink on the back could give you a big electric shock if the bulb is wet to the base and you try to handle it. 2) it is not as well sealed as I think it is. But if you're careful and willing to take the risk, they light up the yard around my house extremely well.
2244086
Yes. The bulb is safe to use in any standard socket/holder as a spotlight. It gives heat and some ventilation is necessary to prevent overheating.
1961660
Yes...I have one outside on my side entrance. It its just the bulb and the socket, no lamp cover or protection. I live in Colorado and its been through rain, snow, and sun for over a year
1619400
I would say yes, provided the light bulb is protected from precipitation. I have mine underneath the eve of my house and they do fine. If it is out in the rain/snow, I don't know how it would hold up.
794017
We use ours inside so not sure. If rather bulb is in an in closed fixture and/or under the house' serves, it should be ok.
203566
The lamps are not specifically rated for outdoor use, but I have 2 of them in the ceiling outside my front door and don't expect any problems there. My opinion is that they will be fine as long as they are not getting rain-drenched. I plan to put them in my exterior flood fixtures that are kind of funnel shaped and the bulbs fit well inside them.
1893637
Don't think it's because your using outdoors, it's labeled for indoor or out door use. I use two of them in my outdoor security lights, and have not had any problems. My lights are protected by the roof overhang, but even if they weren't the fixture is sealed well enough to keep the weather out. it sound like others have mentioned, a loose bulb, or a loose electrical wire connection